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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Jamaica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.12 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.11 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.61 USD
4.11 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.65 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.64 USD
2.65 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.85 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Jamaica.

13.48 USD
5.85 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.63 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.69 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.63 USD
11.69 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.77 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.61 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36% lower in Jamaica.

8.77 USD
5.61 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.84 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 48% lower in Jamaica.

16.99 USD
8.84 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.09 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19% lower in Jamaica.

2.58 USD
2.09 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.36 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.9 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Jamaica.

3.36 USD
2.90 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.53 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Jamaica.

3.08 USD
2.53 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.12 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.88 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.12 USD
1.88 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.73 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 USD
2.73 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.05 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.11 USD
13.05 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.15 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 USD
3.15 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.42 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.16 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.42 USD
2.16 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.57 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.96 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.57 USD
3.96 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.01 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.43 USD
2.01 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.89 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 62% lower in Jamaica.

2.34 USD
0.89 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.13 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.35 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Jamaica.

3.13 USD
2.35 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.05 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Jamaica.

1.49 USD
1.05 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.02 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.48 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Jamaica.

4.43 USD
3.48 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.02 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Jamaica.

2.33 USD
1.02 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.89 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Jamaica.

7.75 USD
1.89 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.16 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Jamaica.

6.46 USD
3.16 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.32 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Jamaica.

9.04 USD
6.32 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 47.37 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Jamaica.

90.44 USD
47.37 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.32 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Jamaica.

19.38 USD
6.32 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.7 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Jamaica.

1.78 USD
0.70 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.23 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32% lower in Jamaica.

1.81 USD
1.23 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.33 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24% lower in Jamaica.

1.75 USD
1.33 USD

LPG 1L

1.41 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.57 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 203.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.58 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Jamaica.

203.50 USD
31.58 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.95 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Jamaica.

3.36 USD
0.95 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.21 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.21 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Jamaica.

37.21 USD
8.21 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.53 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.20 USD
2.53 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.17 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.89 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Jamaica.

5.17 USD
1.89 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.47 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Jamaica.

15.50 USD
9.47 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 54.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 52.06 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Jamaica.

54.90 USD
52.06 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.95 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Jamaica.

15.00 USD
12.95 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.11 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2641 USD in the United Kingdom and 631.33 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Jamaica.

2 641 USD
631.33 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1872 USD in the United Kingdom and 324.44 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Jamaica.

1 872 USD
324.44 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4706 USD in the United Kingdom and 1334 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Jamaica.

4 706 USD
1 334 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3175 USD in the United Kingdom and 726.4 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Jamaica.

3 175 USD
726.40 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.95 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 15537 USD in the United Kingdom and 1767 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Jamaica.

15 537 USD
1 767 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9485 USD in the United Kingdom and 1831 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Jamaica.

9 485 USD
1 831 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 6.78 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3918 USD in the United Kingdom and 577.51 USD in Jamaica. The average salary is 85.3% lower in Jamaica.

3 918 USD
577.51 USD

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

113 USD
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Two stars

132 USD
113 USD

Three stars

143 USD
176 USD

Four stars

194 USD
262 USD

Five stars

362 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1374 hotels • Jamaica: 10 cities, 127 hotels

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